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UCL East is a major new expansion of the university outside of Bloomsbury. It is currently being developed on the site of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, east London.

Join this session to discover the rich history of the Stratford site, and the role that archaeological research and excavations played in preparing the site for the Olympics. Following a short talk by Dr Jonathan Gardner (UCL Archaeology) we will travel by high speed train from St Pancras to Stratford International (average journey time is six minutes). On site you’ll see the new structures of the Park, including the sites of UCL East, but also learn the history of the area, from the neolithic age to the present day.

Established 80 years ago, UCL’s Institute of Archaeology is the largest and most highly regarded centre for archaeology, cultural heritage and museum studies in Britain. It is one of the very few places in the world actively pursuing research on a truly global scale in the archaeological sciences, heritage studies and world archaeology.

Please note that attendees will be required to cover their cost of travel. A high speed return ticket from St Pancras to Stratford International costs approximately £10.